Post-Doctoral Research Scientist – RNA Analysis

**Job Summary:** **** As a Post-Doctoral Research Scientist at Zymo Research, you will work to develop innovative RNA-seq products from concept to completion advancing Zymo’s RNA analysis product portfolio. You will conceptualize, perform, and supervise laboratory experimental procedures in support of assay development and other related duties (e.g. business development, marketing, product development, and networking) as required. As a Post-Doctoral Research Scientist at Zymo Research you will have an opportunity to lead and/or work with a talented multidisciplinary team of scientists and researchers to develop tools that will affect and shape the biomedical industry. You will have an opportunity to innovate, develop, and deliver RNA-seq technologies from platform development to clinical applications. As a Post-Doctoral Research Scientist, you will contribute to Zymo’s strategic planning and continuously be encouraged to explore new ideas as a part of navigating and innovating in this highly competitive field. Zymo Research offers tremendous room for growth as we continuously explore new directions and expand. Join us in making a meaningful impact! **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - Develop and execute solutions to research problems; read scientific articles pertaining to RNA-seq assay development; proceed with independent direction to organize and work out all techniques involved. - Plan, assign, and direct the work of several Research Associates, advising them on problems which they are unable to solve. - Contribute original ideas of major methodological significance to the prosecution of laboratory research. - Take complete charge of the execution of major research projects over considerable periods of time. - Exercise judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in making decisions. - Carry responsibility for laboratory management and supervision of Research Associates, Laboratory Assistants, and Interns. - Frequent contributions of (a) original ideas of major importance in research (b) interpretation of data yielded by new/original method(s) used or developed in the course of laboratory aresearch - Communicating effectively with research team, and manufacturing - Meeting regularly with the research team to discuss project progress - Ensuring that all research staff are informed about their project-related duties and investigational agents. Execution of projects or major portions of research projects which have been broadly outlined by the CSO - Engage in difficult and complex research projects in collaboration with Research Associates, making important original contributions pertaining to laboratory experimental procedures - Engage in research and development to produce marketable products that product release may be maintained over a period of selling time - Co-author scientific journal articles may and level of innovational contribution publicly. ENSURES PROJECT COMPLIANCE - Possessing a thorough understanding of the requirements of each project - Assessing overall project feasibility - Not implementing any project deviation or changes without agreement by the CSO and prior review and approval by ZRC (except to eliminate immediate hazards to the subject) ENSURES INITIAL AND ONGOING REVIEW - Providing adequate information to initially review the study (i.e., projects, investigator's brochure, and any written information to be given to publications, or collateral material). - Providing documents for ongoing review (i.e., amendments to the protocol, adverse events, deviations or new information) - Securing CSO approval prior to initiating the study or instituting any changes to the project as approved. - Providing written summaries of the trial status annually, or as requested - Providing all documents subject to their review DETERMINES ADEQUATE RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT THE STUDY - Having adequate number of qualified staff to conduct the study - Having adequate facilities to condu…